History of Kala Ghoda Art Festival:

It started with a vision to preserve and refurbish the heritage arts district of Mumbai with the cooperation of local authorities. Kala Ghoda festival 2018 association wanted to create and spread multi-cultural awareness through platforms like festivals and events.

The Kala Ghoda Association mandate is also to motivate the spread and dissemination of cultural knowledge.

Where exactly is Kala Ghoda Festival 2018?

The Kala Ghoda precinct can be roughly defined as the area that stretches from the Regal Circle at the Southern end of Mahatma Gandhi Road, up to the Mumbai University at the northern end, flanked by the Oval Maidan to the west and the Lion Gate to the east.

The name Kala Ghoda can be traced to the old equestrian statue of King Edward VII, which was placed at the center of the large node on the old Esplanade Road. The statue, a vestige of the colonial era, has since been removed from the site, but the colloquially used for the district name persist.

The aim of Kala Ghoda Festival 2018:

To create a synergy between the existing components and functions in the Kala Ghoda area and therefore, to create a unique function of an Art District for the city.

To animate and make possible the use of interstitial spaces in the area such as pavements, the parking lot, side alleys, quadrangles in the buildings, etc to not only bring art into the public realm but also, through use, affect the introduction of the spaces into the public realm.

Kala Ghoda Festival 2018

With various instillation ready to amaze you, Kala Ghoda Festival 2018 is named Hara Ghoda this year. It is themed in a nod to sustainable living, recycling, and environment-friendliness. Every instillation and act would revolve around the theme.Kala Ghoda Festival 2018 has something for everyone, from children to adults there is something for everyone.

Starting from 3rd February to 11th February, here is the schedule for Kala Ghoda Festival 2018:

3RD FEB SATURDAY – Kala Ghoda Festival 2018

CHILDREN

A Mural for ‘India and TheWorld’: A History in 9 Stories

Museum Gardens

11:00 am – 1:30 pm

The Garbage Gamesby The Upcycle Co.

Museum Gardens

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Green Shadowsby Shruti Narayan

Museum Gardens

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Treasure Islandby Iris Creative Education

Museum Gardens

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Hatter’s Party by Noteward

Museum Gardens

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Broadway Brigade ChoirPerformanceby Ms. Pearl P

Museum Gardens

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

INDIA AND THE WORLD AT CSMVS

Treasure Trails

1st floor, CSMVS

11:00 am – 2:00 am

A Mural for ‘India and The World’:A History in 9 Stories

Museum Gardens

11:00 am – 1:30 am

SHORT FILMS

Dhanak (Feature) (Hindi)

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Short film hour – 1 (5yrs to 11 yrs)

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Killa (Feature) (Marathi)

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

DANCE

Dhol Tasha by KaleshwarnathDhole Phatak

Cross Maidan

5:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Tarangam by S Vasantha’sKalanjali School of Performing ArtsKuchipudi, Bharatanatyam

Cross Maidan

5:55 pm – 6:25 pm

Acroyoga by Yoga ArtAcrobatic Yoga

Cross Maidan

6:35 pm – 6:45 pm

Invocation and Inauguration

Cross Maidan

6:50 pm – 7:10 pm

Colours of Krishna by VaniGanapathyBharatanatyam

Cross Maidan

7:20 pm – 8:20 pm

Sammilit by Kadam and RainaParekhKathak Duet

Cross Maidan

8:30 pm – 9:05 pm

Heaven on Earth by Arya SistersBallet, Contemporary

Cross Maidan

9:15 pm – 9:25 pm

Staging Frames by DipaliVichareKathak, Folk

Cross Maidan

9:35 pm – 9:55 pm

FOOD

Bertolli Chef Duo Hunt

Cross Maidan

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Exploring Hidden India

Cross Maidan

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

North Eastern Highlights

Cross Maidan

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

HERITAGE WALKS

Tickets for the Naval Dockyardwalk to be conducted on 4thFeb mandatory to be collectedon 3rd Feb (one day prior)

Presentation and Discussion on FilmPreservation by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

DANCE

Rhythmus Happy Feet by Swara PatelWorkshop

Somaiya Centre

4:30 pm – 6:00pm

Kuma Kaaru – One BloodIndigenous Australian Dance

Cross Maidan

5:00 pm – 5:10 pm

MJ5: Moonwalk Magicians of IndiaHip Hop

Cross Maidan

5:20 pm – 5:25 pm

Ramesh KoliKuchipudi

Cross Maidan

5:35 pm – 5:50 pm

Poothanamoksham by SunilPallipuramKathakali

Cross Maidan

6:00 pm – 6:20pm

Seema Mehta and ChhandamNritya BharatiKathak

Cross Maidan

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Sandip SoparrkarLatin, Ballroom

Cross Maidan

7:10 pm – 7:40pm

Guru G. V. Ramani Natya KalaFoundationBharatanatyam

Cross Maidan

7:50 pm – 8:35 pm

Hridi–jaatah by Latasana Devi –Swapnokalpa DasguptaManipuri, Odissi

Cross Maidan

8:45 pm – 9:20 pm

Naga Dance by Myriad ArtsFolk Dance

Cross Maidan

9:30 pm – 9:50 pm

FOOD

Be Your Own Barista by Mithilesh Vazalwar

Artists’ Centre

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Cocktail Masterclass

The Urban Foundry

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cheese Please

Wisk

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Consciously Choosing

Cross Maidan

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Unusual Pickles

Cross Maidan

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

HERITAGE WALKS

Change Is The Only Constant

Venue: Artisans’The talk is followed by awalk along the HeritageMile and a visit to Ministryof New showcasing howhistoric buildings and
neighbourhoods in thecity breathe with a newlease of life and attitude.

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